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Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy

Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy

20257.21 Season8 EpisodesEnded

Overview

When a teenager goes missing, it becomes clear that many young men and boys have disappeared at the hands of John Wayne Gacy, the prime suspect.

Created by Patrick Macmanus
NetworksPeacock

Top Cast

Michael Chernus

Michael Chernus

John Wayne Gacy

Gabriel Luna

Gabriel Luna

Det. Rafael Tovar

James Badge Dale

James Badge Dale

Chief of Detectives Joe Kozenczak

Michael Angarano

Michael Angarano

Sam Amirante

Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan

Lead Prosecutor Bill Kunkle

Marin Ireland

Marin Ireland

Elizabeth Piest

Themes & Keywords

detective1970sillinoisinvestigationbased on true storymurderserial killerlawyerminiseriestrue crimeclown makeup

About Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy

Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy is a crime, drama series that first aired in 2025 exploring themes of detective, 1970s, illinois, investigation, based on true story, murder. Created by Patrick Macmanus, it stars Michael Chernus, Gabriel Luna, James Badge Dale. When a teenager goes missing, it becomes clear that many young men and boys have disappeared at the hands of John Wayne Gacy, the prime suspect.

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